[Solution] Locked out of diagnostics - Honda CB650F asks for access code

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Kingkong
Member since April 2023 • 49 posts

How can I obtain my Honda CB650F's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on March 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CB650F. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 24, 2025

Replies (4)

Hotwheels
Member • 24 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Honda CB650F this hard?!

March 24, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 136 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Honda CB650F this weekend.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 93 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Honda CB650F.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 143 posts

My Honda CB650F won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

March 27, 2025 Reply

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